The best proofreaders for hire near Edinburgh

Angela

Edinburgh, UK

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Copyeditor and proofreader with over 26 years' experience, specialising in wildlife, conservation, human rights and nutrition.

Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, and Nature.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Scottish Wildlife Trust
• NETg Ireland
• Deerpark Publishing

Sam

Edinburgh, UK

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Dedicated children's editor & author: commercial experience for a bespoke service! Clients: Templar, Big Picture, Hot Key, Piccadilly, OUP.

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, Picture Books, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• Bonnier Books UK Ltd
• Self-employed
• Urtext Ltd

Yen-Yen

Edinburgh, UK

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Freelance editor with experience working at indie publishers. I'm passionate about underrepresented voices and authentic stories. She/her.

Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Young Adult, Poetry, Middle Grade, and Children's.

Work experience:

• The Emma Press
• Banipal Books
• Out-Spoken Press
• Self-employed

Nicole

Edinburgh, UK

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Diligent editor with 8+ years of experience in the New York City publishing world. Lover of stories. LGBTQ+ writers to the front!

Genres: Plays & Screenplays and Fiction.

Work experience:

• Concord Theatricals
• Samuel French
• GO Magazine

Fiona

Edinburgh, UK

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Historical fiction, non-fiction and well-being, academic works and educational resources. Worked for Nomos, Aircademy, Muddy Pearl.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Writing & Publishing, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

• Muddy Pearl

Philippa

Edinburgh, UK

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A reliable, competent and professional researcher, editor and writer. I have years of experience on non-fiction projects.

Genres: Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Art, Education & Reference, Biographies & Memoirs, Health & Wellbeing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Life Sciences, Math & Science, and Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry.

Work experience:

• Phaidon Press
• Freelance

Jenny

London, United Kingdom

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Experienced editor of writing for children and adults (fiction, non-fiction, picture books, novelties) through all stages of editing.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Picture Books, Children's, Middle Grade, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Hot Key Books
• Walker Books

Gareth

Oxford, United Kingdom

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UK-based copy editor and proofreader with 15+ years’ experience, specialising in fiction and narrative non-fiction.

Genres: Computers & Internet, Non-Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Young Adult, and Entertainment.

Work experience:

• Wiley
• Self-employed
• Unbound

Katherine

Edinburgh, UK

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Quick and efficient proofreader with experience of all genres, lengths and budgets. Likes whisky.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Claire

Chelmsford, United Kingdom

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Reliable and versatile proofreader and copy editor with a passion for all things Sci-Fi and Dickens.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self employed

Heloise

Edinburgh, UK

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With a passion for language and a meticulous eye for detail, I will help your work be the best it can be.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Humanities & Social Sciences, Romance, Psychological Thriller, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Jude

United Kingdom

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Multi-award writer & editor (MA Writing–Distinction). Published since 2004: Collins, Pearson & more. Expert fiction & non-fiction support.

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, ELT, Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Biographies & Memoirs, Education & Reference, Young Adult, and Poetry.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Katie

Cornwall, United Kingdom

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Over 25 years' experience in the publishing industry as a writer, editor and project manager – predominantly in children's non-fiction.

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Geography, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, and Math & Science.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• National Asthma Campaign (now Asthma + Lung UK)
• Aladdin Books Ltd

Selena

Preston, United Kingdom

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Highly experienced proofreader and copy-editor of healthcare/biomedical, academic, business and miscellaneous subjects at competitive rates.

Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, Math & Science, Humanities & Social Sciences, Nature, Education & Reference, and Life Sciences.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• I.M.S. Health (now IQVIA)
• Elsevier Science (Pergamon Press)

Luke

North Shields, United Kingdom

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Freelance copy-editing, proofreading and plain language support; working with publishers, businesses, charities, students and other writers.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Music, Psychology, Entertainment, and Economics.

Work experience:

• Various voluntary organisations; Newcastle City Council
• Book publishers; County Durham, UK
• Self-employed

Margaret

Edinburgh, UK

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Highly experienced Project Editor and Proofreader specialising in children's books and non-fiction books for primary education.

Genres: Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, Biographies & Memoirs, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

• Lion Hudon
• Self-employed
• Lion Hudson

Jim

Basingstoke, United Kingdom

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Drawing on more than 20 years of editorial experience, I offer proofreading and copyediting services. Let's work together.

Genres: Travel, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, and Romance.

Work experience:

• Automobile Association
• Self-employed